Name the enzymes present in digestive system with their function.?
Functions of the Digestive EnzymesThe enzymes present in the mouth are:1. Ptyalin: this enzyme breaks down carbohydrates in to simple single molecule sugars2. Amylase: his enzyme too, breaks down carbohydrates in to simple single molecule sugars3. Bromelaine: is an anti-inflammatory compound, and tenderizes meatEnzymes present in the stomach are:1. Pepsin: breaks down proteins in to smaller peptides2. Gastric amylase: breaks down carbs in to simple sugar3. Gastric lipase: breaks down fat4. Gelatinase: breaks down gelatin and collagen present in meatEnzymes present in the pancreas are:1. Trypsin: breaks down peptides in to amino acids2. Chymotrypsin: breaks down proteins in to aromatic amino acids3. Pancreatic amylase: converts carbs in to simple sugar4. Elastase: breaks down elastin5. Nuclease: converts nucleic acids in to nucleotidesEnzymes present in the small intestine are:1. Sucrase: breaks down sucrose to monosaccharides2. Maltase: converts maltose to glucose3. Lactase: converts lactose to glucose and galactose
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Name the enzymes present in digestive system with their function.?
Saliva contain salivary amylase that help in breaking of starch stomach contain gastric gland which secrete gastric juices:-HCl acid,Pepsin enzyme which help in protein synthesis ,and mucuslung secrete bile juice which help in emulsification of fatspancreas secrete pancreatic juices such as lipase help in break down of fat ,trypsin for break down of proteinthese are the glands with enzymes secreted by them
Name the enzymes present in digestive system with their function.?
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